Head Teacher (BestStart Glen Eden)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Are you a passionate and nurturing early childhood leader ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our youngest tamariki? BestStart Glen Eden is seeking an inspiring Head Teacher for our Babies Room to lead with heart, purpose, and excellence.
The Babies Room Head Teacher plays a vital leadership role within our centre, ensuring the highest quality education and care for infants aged 0–2 years. This position requires a warm, respectful, and detail-oriented kaiako who upholds exceptional teaching standards, fosters strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues, and provides thoughtful leadership within the baby room environment.
You will create a nurturing, culturally inclusive, and responsive learning environment guided by Te Whāriki and our local curriculum, while mentoring and supporting your team to deliver outstanding practice. We are looking for a natural leader who shares our values and vision and has a strong understanding of programme planning, assessment, and curriculum. You will bring drive, initiative, and a genuine passion for growth and continuous improvement.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
You will have:
- BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) qualification
- Current NZ Teacher Registration/Practising Certificate
- Strong knowledge of programme planning, pedagogy, and curriculum
- Sound understanding of current ECE Regulations and Te Whāriki, with a strong focus on compliance
- A commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning
- Leadership capability and the ability to build strong, respectful relationships
Why Work for BestStart?
At BestStart, we are proud leaders in the early childhood sector. We are committed to being progressive and responsive, and we recognise the incredible difference our teachers make in children's lives every day.
We offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
- Full Pay Parity
- Discounted childcare and access to discounted after-school care (selected locations)
- Subsidised health insurance
- Free flu vaccinations
- Confidential counselling through EAP
- Leadership programmes for current and aspiring leaders
- Multiple career pathways with wraparound support
- Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*
- One week additional leave after 10 years of service
Joining BestStart means joining a whānau. It's a place where innovation thrives, successes are celebrated, and your unique strengths are valued. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of tamariki, you belong here.
How to Apply
Click the Apply Now button below to join our dedicated team and help us provide the highest quality care and education for our youngest learners
Application details
Applications Close: 14/03/2026 Apply online for this role or contact BestStart Educare Limited for more information.
BestStart Education
At BestStart, we are at the forefront of early childhood education, dedicated to making a positive impact and passionate about our work. We offer exceptional early education and award-winning childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Our primary goal isto deliver high-quality education to the children in our community, and we are actively engaged in groundbreaking research focused on children's oral language development and self-regulation, known as Kia Tīmata Pai. This research initiative involves approximately 1,600 BestStart preschoolers, highlighting our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
BestStart is committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the early childhood education sector. Our educators are highly valued for the transformative role they play in shaping children's lives. We are proud to announce that BestStart has implemented Full pay parity, underscoring our dedication to fairness and equity within our organisation.
At BestStart, we prioritise the support and growth of our teams through tailored professional development pathways. We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our employees to reach their full potential.
